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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.24, 756.64 and 342.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.24, 756.64 and 342.43 is: 512.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.24 : 756.64 = 342.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.24/756.64 = 342.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.24x = 756.64 × 342.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.24x = 259,094.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,094.77/505.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.82

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